Nagore
is at a distance of 5 kms. north of Nagappattinam. Irrespective of caste, creed
and religion people offer their worship at this Islamic Shrine. Kandhuri festival
during October and November is very popular.
Velanganni
is situated on the coastal line of Bay of Bengal at a distanceof 14 Kms south
of Nagappattinam. Sacred Arokkiya Madha Church here is a holy place for the Christians.
People of all religions offer their worship at this Church. The festival during
August and September is very famous.
Sikkal
is on the Bus route from Nagappattinam to Thiruvarur. This place has an age -
old Shiva Temple where Lord Muruga is worshipped in his popular form of Singaravelan.
Kodiyakkarai
is 68 kms. from Nagappattinam. This place is noted for the birds sanctuary. Its
nearby place is Muthuppettai with its backwater which attracts tourists.
Vedaranyam
lies at a distance of 58 Kms from Nagappattinam. Vedaranyewarar temple here is
worth mentioning. It is one of the 'Sapatha Vidanga Thallams'. The place was the
centre stage of Salt Sathyagraha during freedom struggle.
The
distance between Nagappattinam and Ettukkudi is 28 Kms. Murugan temple at Ettukkudi
is considered a holy place of Muruga. This temple finds a place in hymns of saint
Arunagirinathar.
Tiruvarur
lying at a distance of 27Kms. from Nagappattinam is one of the 'Sapthavidanga
Thalams'. Thiyagaraj Swamy temple and Angalamman temple are well known.
Koothanur
at a distance of 45 Kms from Nagappattinam is associated with the life of the
great poet Ottakkoothar. There is a separate temple for Goddess Saraswathi, goddess
of Knowledge.
Velanganni
is situated on the coastal line of Bay of Bengal at a distanceof 14 Kms south
of Nagappattinam. Sacred Arokkiya Madha Church here is a holy place for the Christians.
People of all religions offer their worship at this Church. The festival during
August and September is very famous.